Steep Rock Association Inc
To conserve ecologically and historically significant landscapes and riparian corridors in and around washington, ct, and to enhance the community's connection to nature through outreach, education, and passive …
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The guiding principle of Steep Rock Association’s land preservation initiative is to protect property with high conservation and/or passive recreational value in both a local and regional context.
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Mission
To conserve ecologically and historically significant landscapes and riparian corridors in and around washington, ct, and to enhance the community's connection to nature through outreach, education, and passive recreation.
Focus areas & reach
· What they work on and whereHow it stacks up against peers
· vs. 8 similar environment in United StatesConcerns
· None foundWhere every $1 goes
· FY2025 · IRS 990 (FY2025)GiveRadar Analysis
Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations
GiveRadar's verified records show Steep Rock Association Inc with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
- GiveRadar has verified more about this organization than about 99% of the 30,143 environment charities in the United States it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
- Established in 1961, it predates 93% of the environment charities in the United States GiveRadar has a founding year for. View this cohort
- GiveRadar holds 6 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2025 - a deeper filing history than 90% of the 13,585 environment charities in the United States with filings on record. See the filings
- government registration
- financial records (6 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologySteep Rock Association Inc is a registered environment nonprofit based in Washington Depot, CT, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1961 and has been operating for 65 years. Its EIN is 066069060. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 90/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $5M in annual revenue. 122 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Steep Rock Association Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 066069060. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.
Steep Rock Association Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 90 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for environment charities in United States is 90/100.
Steep Rock Association Inc is located in Washington Depot, CT, United States. The organization was established in 1961 and has been active for 65 years.
Based on official tax filings, Steep Rock Association Inc has $5M in annual revenue. It allocates 63% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 78% for environment charities in United States. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $2M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Steep Rock Association Inc is classified as an Environment organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Supporting organization (509(a)(3)). By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has $5M in annual revenue. The organization has 122 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Steep Rock Association Inc. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.
According to GiveRadar's records, Steep Rock Association Inc holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 63% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 78%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.
The guiding principle of Steep Rock Association’s land preservation initiative is to protect property with high conservation and/or passive recreational value in both a local and regional context. Steep Rock Association Inc is classified as an environment organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1961.
Among environment charities registered in United States: It allocates 63% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 78%. Its annual revenue of $5M is well above the peer average of $2M.
Yes, donations to Steep Rock Association Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Steep Rock Association Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 066069060, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.
Filing history
6 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
STEEP ROCK ASSOCIATION INC is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Staff & volunteers
From filings and published profiles
Leadership
From FY2025 filing
Officers & trustees (25)
Source: Public filings
25 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
From global news sources
10 articles found
From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.
Simple strokes in Steep Rock – Our Communities - Winnipeg Free Press
These Tiny Fish Can Climb Steep Rock Walls - DOGO News
Two California hikers rescued after stranded on steep rock face - News.com.au
Steep Rock Trails Ready To Shine - 730 CKDM
Tunnel vision: Spectacular scenery at Steep Rock Preserve - The Day
Brush fire 'flare-up' closes some trails at Washington's Steep Rock Preserve, officials say - CT Insider
Steep Rock Preserve Brush Fire Held To 23 Acres As Crews Secure Perimeter - News12 | Connecticut
Brush fire closes summit trails at Washington's Steep Rock Preserve - CT Insider
Person dies in 150-foot fall from steep rock face in Colorado, rescuers say - Sacramento Bee
Adult dies after 150-foot fall from steep rock face in small town Colorado - Denver Gazette
Activity timeline
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Sources and verification
- Registration and legal identity
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
- Financial filings
- IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 122 disclosed in the public registry.
- News and media coverage
- GDELT Project + Google News
Data freshness
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Financial data · FY2025 on record
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Named leadership · 122 officers on file
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Executive pay · Disclosed
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 1961
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Steep Rock Association Inc
- What is Steep Rock Association Inc?
- Steep Rock Association Inc is a environment supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in Washington Depot, United States. The guiding principle of Steep Rock Association’s land preservation initiative is to protect property with high conservation and/or passive recreational value in both a local and regional context.
- When was Steep Rock Association Inc founded?
- Steep Rock Association Inc was founded in 1961.
- Who leads Steep Rock Association Inc?
- Brian Hagenbuch serves as Executive Director.
- Where is Steep Rock Association Inc located?
- Headquartered in Washington Depot, CT, United States.
- What is Steep Rock Association Inc's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $1M-$10M. 63% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Steep Rock Association Inc trustworthy?
- Steep Rock Association Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is Steep Rock Association Inc's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 066069060.
- What is Steep Rock Association Inc's website?
- http://www.steeprockassoc.org